Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025, School Holiday & Public Holiday Dates

The date of Hari Raya 2025, the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri, school holidays, public holidays, and all the preparations for returning home and celebrating with your loved ones are one of the main focuses every year for Malaysians.

As you plan your family reunions during the holidays, you'll also need to consider everything from travel arrangements to traditional Eid meals.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri Date 2025

Announcement of Official Dates for Raya Holidays 2025

As Malaysians prepare for Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025, the official date will be confirmed through moon-sighting activities at 29 locations across Malaysia, supervised by the Keeper of the Great Seal of the Rulers. However, based on the 2025 federal and state public holiday schedule announced by the Cabinet Division – JPM, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is expected to fall on:

March 31, 2025 (Monday) – Eid al-Fitr (All states)
April 1, 2025 (Tuesday) – 2nd Day of Eid (All states)
April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) – Hari Raya Day 3 (Melaca only)

March 2025

April 2025

Additional School Holidays in Conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri Public Holidays 2025

Students across Malaysia will enjoy the Ministry of Education's special Hari Raya holiday schedule based on their school group in 2025. These dates will help students, parents and even teachers plan their celebrations and travel arrangements effectively.

Group A

(Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu)

31 March 2025 (Monday) – School holiday in all states
1 April 2025 (Tuesday) – School holidays in all states
2 April 2025 (Wednesday) – School holiday in all states
3 April 2025 (Thursday) – School holiday in all states

Group B

(Mellaka, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, WP Kuala Lumpur, WP Labuan and WP Putrajaya)

31 March 2025 (Monday) – School holiday in all states
1 April 2025 (Tuesday) – School holidays in all states
2 April 2025 (Wednesday) – School holiday in all states
3 April 2025 (Thursday) – School holiday in all states
4 April 2025 (Friday) – School holiday in all states

You need to note these dates on your calendar to plan your balik kampung trip effectively. This schedule aligns with the official dates of Hari Raya, with the main celebration expected on 31 March 2025.

It is important to remember that this date can support travel arrangements and festive preparations, ensuring you have enough time for important traditions such as cleaning the house, making Raya cookies/kuih-muih and visiting relatives.

You should also note the additional public holidays in April 2025.

18 April 2025 (Friday) – Good Friday (Holiday for Sabah & Sarawak only)
26 April 2025 (Sunday) – Sultan of Terengganu's Birthday (Holiday for Terengganu only)

Eid al-Fitr Celebrations in Malaysia

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a celebration celebrated by Muslims all over the world, regardless of race, whether Arab, English, Malay, Indian-Muslim, Chinese-Muslim and other races around the world who are Muslims, to mark the end of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims have diligently observed the fast.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri marks the end of Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month, and the beginning of Syawal in the Islamic calendar. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is celebrated on 1 Syawal of the Hijri year. Hari Raya Aidilfitri is also known as Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Fitrah or Hari Lebaran.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri not only marks the end of Ramadan, but also reinforces the values of self-control, empathy, and faith. It celebrates the completion of a month of spiritual discipline, fasting, and prayer throughout Ramadan.

Hari Raya Puasa has deep spiritual meaning for Muslims around the world, across ethnic and cultural boundaries.

The celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri represents more than just the end of fasting – it symbolizes spiritual purification and renewal.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a time to express gratitude to Allah, ask for forgiveness, and strengthen bonds within family and community.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri begins when the new moon is sighted, marking the beginning of the month of Syawal, which is the 10th month in the Islamic Hijri Calendar. In Malaysia, the new moon will be observed by officers on duty from the afternoon until Maghrib at several strategic locations.

The official date of Hari Raya Aidilfitri is confirmed by looking at the moon carried out by religious authorities.

In celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Muslims gather for special prayers, ask for forgiveness, strengthen family bonds, and express gratitude through various traditional practices and customs.

The Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration is one of the most important festivals for Muslims in Malaysia, symbolizing renewal, gratitude, and togetherness.

The celebration begins with a special Aidilfitri sunnah prayer in the morning, followed by a feast, feasting, and charity giving. Mosques and suraus hold congregational Aidilfitri prayers. Masjid Negara (Kuala Lumpur) – holds one of the largest congregational Aidilfitri prayers.

Muslims express gratitude for the strength to complete Ramadan and ask for forgiveness from each other with the words "Maaf Zahir dan Batin."

Zakat Fitrah (charity) is performed before the Eid prayers, reinforcing the importance of charity and caring for the less fortunate. Muslims give zakat fitrah to the needy, an obligatory duty before the Eid prayers. The practice of giving to the less fortunate, usually through religious bodies or mosque collection counters.

On Hari Raya Aidilfitri, families visit their elders, share traditional dishes such as ketupat, rendang, lemang, and kuih raya, and dress in festive baju kurung or baju Melayu.

Hari Raya is celebrated with great gratitude. Muslims forgive each other and visit each other to strengthen their bonds of friendship. Open houses will be held to welcome guests.

A hallmark of Malaysian culture, Muslims hold open houses for friends and neighbours from all backgrounds to share in the festive spirit. It fosters multi-racial harmony, with Malaysians from all backgrounds participating.

Many public figures and private homes host open houses, where guests are welcomed with festive food and drinks. Open houses for government officials and key government officials are held in large public spaces or halls.

Many people start Hari Raya by visiting the graves of their loved ones to say prayers and pay their respects.

Hari Raya Aidilfitri Dates by Year

2025 March 31 – April 1 Monday – Tuesday
2026 March 21–22 Saturday – Sunday
2027 March 10–11 Wednesday–Thursday

The actual date depends on the Islamic lunar calendar and the sighting of the moon.

City dwellers return to their hometowns to reunite with their families, further enlivening the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.

It is a time to be grateful, forgive others, and share joy with everyone—regardless of race or religion.